Ken Block, rally car driving champion, action sports star, and DC Shoes co-founder, died at age 55 in a snowmobile accident near Woodland, Utah on January 2, 2023.
Ken Block’s team, Hoonigan, released a statement on the tragedy saying, “Ken was a visionary, a pioneer and an icon. And most importantly, a father and husband.” “He will be incredibly missed.”
According to the Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office, Block was riding a snowmobile on a steep slope around 2 p.m. when the vehicle overturned and landed on top of him.
According to officials, he was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained in the accident.
“Mr. Block was riding with a group but was alone when the accident occurred,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement. “We are saddened to hear of the loss of Kenneth and our hearts are with his family and friends so deeply affected.”